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UCLA Football: Cincinnati loss not the start Chip Kelly was looking for

By Dana Becker

WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Chip Kelly speaks to the media during a press conference after being introduced as the new UCLA Football head coach on November 27, 2017 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)
WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Chip Kelly speaks to the media during a press conference after being introduced as the new UCLA Football head coach on November 27, 2017 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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2. Cincinnati has a budding star in Michael Warren II

Fans got a glimpse of Michael Warren II last year when he ran for over 300 yards, averaging six yards per carry. Now, the Toledo-native has the title of RB1 all to himself.

Warren produced against the Bruins, racking up 141 yards on 35 carries and finding the end zone three times.

At 5-11 and almost 220 pounds, the sophomore is built for the long haul and a long season of carries in the Cincinnati offense. Plus, he showed his diversity by hauling in three passes for 29 yards.

Last year, Warren had at least a carry in every game, rushing for a high of 51 on three different weekends. However, he never carried the ball more than 10 times, showing his obvious work this offseason to get stronger for the grind.

If the Bearcats are going to improve upon their 4-8 mark from 2017, they will do so with a youth movement spearheaded by Ridder and Warren II.

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